TURF GOSSIP

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIII, Issue 15, 13 October 1909, Page 12

TURF GOSSIP

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FIXTURES. Oct. 13 and 14 — Dunedin J.C. Spring Oct. 13 and 14 — Napier Park R.C. Spring Oct. 13 and 14 — (Mak* Maori R.C. Spring Oct. 20 and 23 — Wellington R.C. Spring Oct 20 and 21 — North Otago J.C. Spring Oct. 23 and 27 — Auckland T.C. Spring Oct. 27 and 28 — Gore R.C. Spring Oct. 28 and 29 — • Masterton R.C. Spring Oct. 28 and 29 — Poverty Bay T.C. Spring Nov. 6. 8, 10, 13 — CJ.C. Spring Nov. 6,9, and 13 — Auckland Racing Club’s Spring Nov. 9 — Waverley-Waitotara R.C. Annual INov. 9 and 10 — Winton J.C. Annual Nov. 9 and 10 — Taratahi-Carterton R.C. Annual £ ov . l"_aud IS — Daunevirke R.C. Spring Nov. 17 and IS — Tuapeka County J.C. Annual Nov. 17 and 20 — Otahuhu T.C. Spring Nov. 27. Dec. 1 — Takapuna J.C. Spring Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 — Feilding J.C. Spring Dec. S and 9 — Woodville District J.C. bummer Dec. 23, 27, and 28 — Manawatu R.C Summer Dec. 27, 30, Jan. 1 and 3 — Auckland Racing Club’s Summer Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 — Greymouth J.C.’* Summer ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. ffop Dog, Ellerslie. — No rec.TjgS are kept. Hr J. B. Williamson’s Culrassevte has foaled a filly to Soult.

Mr J. McNicoll’s Seabird has foaled a leolt to Monofoim.

At Cambria Park, Cytherea, by Cyrenlan— Irma, has foaled a colt to Eton,

The Caulfield Cup conies up for deci•ion on Saturday next, the 16th inst.

„ F Hill has had an addition to his string a two-year-old filly by Obligado — Senga.

The veteran gelding Landlock is back •gain at Ellerslie, and is now under A. Morrow s charge.

The three-year-old Etonian was operated ©n during the week, and is reported to be making a good recovery.

The Soult mare Sweet Alice has been retired to the stud, aud Obligado has been Chosen as her first mate.

Master Soult is now the ruling favourite locally for the N.Z. Cup, with Bobrikoff •nd Bollin next in demand.

H. Howe left for the South last Friday with Aimwell, which claims engagements at the Otaki and Wellington meetings.

J. O’Connell, who was so long associated with Mr. A. F. Douglas’ horses, will in future ride Sir W. R. Russell’s jumpers.

The veteran Cavalierio is again a regular attendant on the tracks at Ellerslie, and Is tack in his old quarters at T. A. Williams’.

The Hotchkiss gelding Haldane, which Is now a Dfexnber of A. Robertson’s team, .again amongst the active brigade at Ellerslie.

Tlie gelding Sir Lethe, which won a double at the recent Lower Valley meeting, has the record for the season of five starts •nd five wins.

A. Olliver, the N.Z. hprseman, at present In Sydney, has been offered a retainer to ride for T. Clayton’s stable, but has not yet decided to accept the offer.

Elysian’s victory in the Hawke’s Bay Guineas is the fiist recorded by an Auck-land-owned horse since Seahorse won in Ibtn?

Mr. C. Dawson had the misfortune to lose the colt foal by Monoform—Victorfne, the youngster getting down a well and being drowned.

The time recorded by Elysian in winning the Hawke’s Bay Guineas Is just a fraction outside the record, 1.41 J, which wag hoisted by Menschikoff in 1901.

While running In a paddock at Greenlane, Creusot got one of his hind logs badly ent in a wire fence, and veterinary assistance had to be obtained.

The defeat of First Gun In the NgataTnwa Hack Race on the second day of the Hawke’s Bay, Spring Meeting was a big blow to Auckland punters.

It Is understood that the Avondale Jockey Club have received a sensational

communication in connection with the disqualifications imposed by them last year.

After a lengthy spell, Shrapnel has been re-commissioned, and is now a regular attendant on the tracks at headquarters. He is still under T. A. Williams’ charge.

The well-known starter, Mr C. O'Connor, has been appointed to act as starter for the professional sculling handicap, which is to be held in Foxton early in December.

A local penciller secured a fair bit of money about Prince Foote for the A.J.C. Derby for crushing purposes, but was left with it, and therefore h:id a good win in spite of himself.

The Leolantis gelding Prince Leo is now an inmate of C. Coleman’s stable. The same trainer has also had an addition to his string in the shape of a half-sister to Sir Prize, by Cordon Rouge.

Blue Ribbon will not be started in the New Zealand Cup, as she is unable to stand the necessary preparation: end her owner has wired E. Lowe that he juad better look elsewhere for a rids in the oig race.

Had Kyeadgerie won the Metropolitan Handicap, a fair amount of Australian capital would have found its way to Auckland, several local sportsmen having supported the son of Sir Foote for decent stakes.

At Glenora Park, Romola, by Wallace — Lissadurn, and Momi, by Hotchkiss — First Love, have foaled colt to Soult. and Lady Minnie, by Soult — Satanella, a filly to Gluten.

The dividend returned by Master Soult when he won the Welter Handicap on the first day of the H.B. Meeting, was, I think, the smallest ever paid in a sevenhorse handicap race.

The Auckland Trotting Club have no reason to complain of the support accorded them for their Spring Meeting by horseowners, and everything points to a record gathering.

The showing of Lord Kelvin, by Multiform—Sans Peur, at the recent Hawke’s Bay Meeting was something of a disappointment, for the highly bred colt was boomed as a coming champion.

The whole of Mr T. H. Lowry’s horses, Bobrikoff, Downfall, and Merriwa. have been supported for the N.Z. Cup, the latest to come into the market being Bobrikoff. Whether the money was secured for the stable is not yet known.

All going well in the meantime. Ngapuka Is to be shipped to Wellington on Wednesday next. His trainer, F. Macmanemin is unable to make the trip, and the horse will be taken down by Mark Ryan, while his owner, Mr Wallace, will also make the trip.

Several would-be purchasers have been Inquiring for First Barrell, the winner of the Second Avondale Steeplechase, but so far no business has resulted. It is understood that an option has been given over him, which does not expire until next Monday.

The colour system recently adopted by the Wellington Pony and Galloway Club is said not to have been altogether a success, and from a distance it is pretty hard to distinguish the difference between white, canary, light blue, sea green, and heliotrope.

Although Auckland had no representative in the Hastings Stakes, still we can claim some distinction in connection with the race, for Gledisla, the dam of the winner Formby, was bred in Auckland, being by Seaton Delava I —Miss Gladys.

Among a number of improvements at present being effected at Ellerslie is the enlarging of the Derby stand. The bars at present in front of the stand are to be shifted to the back, and the front part used for a dining room. The work has wanted doing badly for some time, and should be a great convenience to outside patrons.

The Ellerslie course and surroundings are looking perfect just at present, and it is doubtful if headquarters have ever been seen to such advantage as at present. There is a great growth of grass, and it is a wonder the committee of the club do not consider the question of securing a motor roller and cutter for use on the course. It would be money well spent.

The defeat of Provocation In the A.J.C. Derby last Saturday did not cause much surprise, for evidently the son of Birkenhead is below form, or else he is a non-

stayer. In all his races Provocation was well with the leaders In the early stages, but died out when it came to actual racing, aud his best performance to date is his third iu the New Stakes.

The winner of the Fkixmere Hack Handicap on the second day of the Hawke’s Bay meeting. Multiple, was bred at Glenora Park, and was purchased as a yearling by Mr T. H. Lowry for 200 gs. Although three-year-old, Multiple has never sported silk until Wednesday last, when he finished just outside a place in the Maiden Hack Race, and his effort iu the Flax mere Handicap was his second race. Multiple still remains in the Great Northern Guineas.

The Hastings Stakes produced a good race, the winner Formby just securing the honours by a head from the much boomed Kohinoor, which started a screaming hot favourite. According to the telegraphed account, however, Formby was a bit lucky to defeat Kohinoor. for he was first to leave the barrier, while Kohinoor was slow to move. The latter caught his rival a short distance from the post and temporarily beaded him, but the effort was a trifle too much for him, and Formby coming again, just snatched a victory by a head.

Mr C. Hill and bis staff have practically finished the grading of the bank from the old mile post to the weighing enclosure, and a start was to be made sowing the grass to-day. Owing to the quantity of rock met with, the job has been a long and heavy one, while the roots of the pine trees have also given considerable trouble. Formerly the course by the old mile post was much wider than other parts of the course, but the fence has been shifted in. and the course is to be made a uniform width.

The performances of Elysian at the recent Hawke’s Bay Meeting stamp the son of Soult as a high-class three-year-old. On the opening day Elysian with Sst 51bs in the saddle ran a great race to Sandstream, to which on the weight for age scale he was exceeding 81bs, and according to reports from the South Elysian was very unlucky to be beaten, getting a very bad run in the early part of the race, and although he fought out the finish with great gameness he just failed by a head. On the second day Elysian, notwithstanding a sft) penalty, won the Hawke’s Bay Guineas comfortably in a fraction outside record time. Elysian was bred at Cambria Park, being by Soult from Dreamland, and was sold as a yearling for 625gns. Cambria Park is now in the first rank of stud farms, for at the recent Avondale Meeting no less than five of the winners, Fleet Arrow Lochbuie, Tetrazzini. Elysian, and Ashby first saw the list of day at the Papatoitoi Estate.

When Hyman was badly galloped on during the running of the Rous Handicap a* the last A.J.C. autumn meeting, it was thought his injuries were so serious that it would be some considerable time before he would be fit for work again. However, under the treatment of VeterinarySurgeon Miller, the horse made a good recovery, and was soon ready for active work again. As a yearling Hyman was sold for 55gns, and won the only two races he started for as a two-year-old. His best performance last year was winning the Doncaster Handicap, for which he started a rank outsider. After running second to Montcalm in the All Aged Stakes, he was sold for a high figure to go to India, delivery to be given after the meeting, but the accident he met with called the sale off. Heavily-weighted four-year-olds have rarely succeeded in winning the Epsom Handicap, so Hyman was not much in favour with backers. He now takes rank with Marvel and Famous, as the winner of both the Epsom and Doncaster.

Club-footed or “disc-footed” foals result from the fact that thoroughbred foals are generally very long in the leg. and consequently, have difficulty in getting their mouths down to the ground when grazing, and those brought up to get their livelihood principally by grazing have to stretch over their legs so as to be able to graze, and they almost invariably advance the same foot, so that the other one which is left behind gets out of shape, and the foal becomes straight on that fetlock and pastern joint. You have only to watch foals grazing to see how this occurs, especially when the herbage is short and the ground level. I do not think (says a correspondent of the London “Sportsman”) they find the same difficulty on ridge and furrow lands or on hilly fields. The best remedy that I know is to feed them plentifully at home, so that they have not tc* work too hard for their living where the grass is short, and not to keep them out too long at a time; but horses are bad grazers, and appear to like the shortest grasses, and to leave the long grasses untouched. If the malformation becomes decidedly prominent it might be advisable to put the foal in a straw yard and feed him solely from the manger for a time. I have known this to be done. £ i ±

TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH

CHRISTCHURCH, Friday. The weights issued for the Stewards’ Handicap have formed the main theme of conversation in sporting circles since their appearance In print. It is generally conceded that the top weights have not been overburdened, but it only wants some of the light-weighted division to show a fair amount of Improvement to hold them safe. Provocation has a big weight for a three-year-old, but all the same he is better treated than Bobrikoff and Gold Crest on their weight-for age form last season. Elysian has an attractive appearance at 8.5, after his brilliant display in the Hawke’s Bay Guineas, and his prospects seem better than those of Maori King, Broadsword, and Natrtiform. Last-named has a great turn of foot, to it is too erratic ever to have much chance in a big field. Bonny Glen

is well placed, as are Federal, Miss MischieC, Perle d'Ur and Trugaiqut There was not a great deal of interest taken in the meeting of the Ohoka aud Eyretou Jockey Club on Thursday, but the tine day attracted a record attendance. In consequence of no bookmakers having put iu their applications by the appointed time, the club announced that no licenses would be issued. Despite this, six of the fraternity put in an appearance, and on tendering their ten guineas each at the gate, it was accepted with but little demur. The principal race of the meeting, the Ohoka and Eyretou Handicap, was secured unexpectedly by Equivocate, which put down two much better favourites in Luff er in and iSand Rosa leer. Later iu the day Equivocate put up a great race in the District Welter, but he succumbed by a head to Shillelagh, to which he was conceding 24ib. Lovelorn, a handsome English bred filly by Melton from Hebrew Maid, imported by Mr. J. Buchanan, made an auspicious racing debut by annexing the Maiden Hack Race, and she is bound to do better in the future. Two well-fancied candidates in Merry Lass aud Monkey Puzzle, fought out the decision of the Mandeville Welter, finishing in that order, and as they were backed. The Flying Handicap went to Montreal, which, by racing right away from such quick beginners as Fire Queen, Claymore and Volodia, greatly improved on any of his previous performances.

The newspaper, “ Daylight,” that recently earned some notoriety in regard to the publishing of betting quotations, has ceased publication. It was owned by Mr. Matthew Barnett, aud had only been iu existence since last June. Sandstream and Downfall, which ran first and second in the Spring Handicap at Hastings, are both engaged in the New Zealand Cup. In that event Sandstream will meet Downfall on 101 b. better terms than in the S-pring Handicap. Formby, which won the Hastings Stakes at Hawke’s Bay J.C. Meeting, is the third descendant of Birkenhead to win this race, Eona haring been successful in I'oo6 and Gravitation in 1907. As a result of his dual win at Hawke's Bay meeting, Sandstream will have to put up a 101 b. penalty in the N.Z. Cup. The fact of Provocation having been scratched for his dual day’s engagement at the A.J.C. Spring Meeting suggests that he will return to New Zealand by Saturday's steamer. Elysian and Tawaki, which finished first and third in the Hawke’s Bay Guineas, are both engaged in the C.J.C. Derby.

The Committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club held its monthly meeting on Tuesday. The following programmes were approved: Marlborough Racing Club. South Canterbury Jockey Club. Christchurch Racing Club, Rakaia Racing Club, Methven Racing Club, Pleasant Point Racing Club. Hurunai Turf Club, Hororata Racing Club, and •Mount Somers and Springburn Racing Club Gentlemen riders’ certificates were granted to Messrs. P. J. Daly, A. Huddlestone. J. Jackson. H. Meares. J. Robinson, W. Slattery, and H. L. West. Trainers* licenses* were granted to H. Eden and A. McLeod and jockey’s licenses to D. J. Herd, A Me. Lend, P. Quane and P. Reardon. It was decided to remove the old sand rolling ring, «nd to erect another covered ring. The transfer of Jena, by Cuirassier— Castorline from Mr. Quartermain to H. Dunn was approved.

+ ♦ ♦ HAWKE’S BAY SPRING MEETING. NAPIER, Wednesday. ~5, he sp ~ in . g meetln S of the Hawke s Bay Club was opened to-day on the Hastings racecourse. The weather, thougn occasionally threatening, kept fine, and there was a good attendance, though not U ao. to tliat of the first da y o f last c T 2l. e sum of £5992 was passed t* l ® totalisator, as compared with £63<9 on the first day of the 1908 soring meeting, or £387 less. Eleven bookmlkers were on the ground. Results:— . Tomoana HaA Hurdles.—Polvanthus, 10.13, 1; Waipunehu. 9.4, 2;. Erl King, 9.9 3. All started. Polyanthus won by a length and a half, with four lengths between second and third. Time, 3.18. Maiden Hack Handicap of lOOsovs. six furlongs —Meremere, 7.2, 1; Waimoe 7.4, 2; Elfish. 7.7, 3. Won by half-a-len’gth; a great race between first and second Time. 1.29 3-5. King Edward Handicap of 200sovs, 1 mile and a furlong.—Sandstream. 9.0, 1; Elysian, 8.5, 2; Expansion, 7.11, 3. Scratched: Iney. Won by a length, a half length between second and third. Time, 1.56. Pakowhai Handicap Hurdle Race of 130 so vs, one mile and three-quarters.—Rangi-haeta, 9.11, 1; Forest. 9.0, 2; Corazon. 10.0, 3. Also started: Gold Dust, Le Beau. At the hurdle in front of the stand the order was Raugihaeta, Forest, Le Beau, Gold Dust, and Corazon. Rangihaeta kept the lead for the remainder of the distance, and won rather easily by a length. Corazon, was a bad third. Time, 3.18. Hastings Stakes of 250sovs, for two-year-olds, four furlongs.—Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b e Formby, 8.5, 1; Kohinoor, 8.5, 2; Winning Post, 8.0, 3. Also started: War Song, Enyo, Lord Kelvin, Montiform, Rnnkum, Tnrna, Madhura, Ngakau, Colleen Mary, Sea Eagle. Formby was the first to get away, and led into the straight, and for most of the run home. About a dozen lengths from the post Kohinoor, who started a strong favourite, overtook Formby, and obtained a slight advantage, but iu the last few strides, by a supreme effort, Formby forged ahead again and landed the stake by more than a head. About a length separated the second and third horses. Time, 49 1-5.

Welter Handicap of lOOsovs. once round. — Master Soult, 10.13, 1; Lamsdorff, 8.10, 2; King’s Prise, 8.11, 3. Also started: Aberbrothock, Makn, Claughton. Reformist. Master Soult won by over three lengths, pulling up, lamsdorff beating King's Prise by about the same distance for second place. Time, 1.50 2-5.

Walpatu Hack Handicap of lOOsovs, six fnr longs.—Bally Shannon, 8.4, 1; Voetgang, 8-4, 2; Comedian. 8.6, 3. Also started: Gold Treasure, First Gun, Waioriki, Glissade, Awha, Idealism, Arlm, Merrie valet. Bally Shannon, who started a strong favourite, led all the way, and won by about three lengths, a length separating the second and third horses. Time, 1.17. Flying Handicap of 125sovs, six furlongs. —Gold Lace, 8.5, 1: Downfall, 8.7, 2; Maori King, 8.6, 3. Also started: Gold Thread, Truganinl, Blisa, Ideate. Gold Lace started a hot favourite, and won by a good length. Maori King was second till near the distance, but Downfall came with a fast run la the final 100 yards, and a punishing finish resulted in Downfall securing second honours by a head. Time, 1.15. SECOND DAY. NAPIER, Thursday. The spring meeting of the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club was concluded to-day in fine weather. There was a large attendance, and the course was in splendid order. The totailsator handled £6107 for the day, as compared with £7439 on the second day last year, representing a falling off of £1332 The total for the meeting was £12,(J99, as against £13,818 at last year's fixture. There were nine bookmakers on the ground today. The results are:— Mangapapa Hack Hurdles of lOOsovs. 1$ mile. —Waipunehu, 9.11, 1; Martyrium, 9.11, 2; Nadine, 9.6. 3. All started. Won easily by four lengths; Nadine a poor third. Time, 2.50. Ngatarawa Hack Handicap of lOOsovs, once round.—Cork. 7.0, 1; First Gun, 9.0, 2; King’s Prize, 8.13, 3. Scratched: Awha. Won by half a length, three lengths between second and third. Time, 1 51. Hawke’s Bay Guineas of 300sovs, one mile.—Elysian, 9.12, 1; Maori King, 8.10, 2: Tawhaki, 8.10, 3. Scratched: Xylophone. Elfish, Bridge, and Boanerges. Won easily by a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.41 2-5. Te Mahanga Hurdle Race of 130sovs, one mile and a-half.—Corazon, 10.0, 1; Forest, 9.8, 2; Polyanthus. 11.2, 3. Also started: Rangihaeta, Raw'hiti, Le Beau. Forest came with a late run, and beat Polyanthus for second place by a length. Time, 2.49 2-5. Jinenile Handicap of lOOsovs, for two-year-olds, four furlongs.—Winning Post, 7.13, 1; Bunkum, 7.12. 2; Lord Kelvin, 7.12, 3. Also started: Entente, Sea Eagle, Enyo, Suffragette, Ngakau. Colleen Mary. Winning Post got away with the lead and kept it all the v. ay, winning by three lengths. Bunkum beat the favourite (Lord Kelvin) for second pl ice by a head. Time, 49 3-5. Spring Handicap of 125sovs, one mile and a-quarter.—Sandstream. 8.10, 1; Downfall, 8.13, 2; Diamond Star, 6.10, 3. Also started: Bridge and Mysticism. Won comfortably by about three lengths, the same distance separating the second and third horses. Time, 2.7 1-5. Flaxmere Hack Handicap of lOOsovs, six furlongs.—Multiple, 7.9, 1; Awha, 7.8, 2; Waioriki, 7.9. 3. Also started: Meremere, Idealism, Motukawa. Multiple soon showed In front and kept his advantage till the finish, winning by a length from Awha. Time, 1.15 1-5. Final Handicap of lOOsovs. six furlongs.— Kilindini, 7.6 (carried 7.8), 1; Bliss, 6.7, 2; Vi, 7.11. 3. Also started: Gold Lace, Truganini, Voetgang, Ideate. Won by about two lei gths. Truganini fell at the entrance to the straight and lost her jockey, but neither was hurt. Time, 1.15 1-5.

MARLBOROUGH RACES. BLENHEIM, Wednesday. The Marlborough Racing Club’s spring meeting was opened to-day in fine weather. The going was fair. The sum of £2530 was passed through the totalisator. The results are: — Spring Hack Handicap.—Shannon Lass 1, Vinco 2, Curator 3. Time, 1.18 1-5. Flying Handicap.—Te Ru 1, Overtime 2, Waata 3. Time, 1.17 1-5. Ladies’ Bracelet. —Jet de More 1, Lerida 2, Glentui 3. Time, 2.9 1-5. Electric Handicap.—Glen Spring 1, Shannon Lass 2. Kaiwaka 3. Time, 1.6. Hack Hurdles.—Aotea 1, Hatley 2k Yosami 3. The winner led all the way, and won by a length. Time, 3.13. Maiden Hack Handicap.—Kaiwaka 1, Lady Paul 2. Mousee 3. Scratched: Benin, Wild Eves, and Tainini. Won by a length. Time. 1.6 2-5. « Welten Handicap.—Glen 1, .King Try 2, Twinkle 3. The only starters. Won by half a length. Time, 1.33 2-5. Blenheim Handicap.—Gaelic 1, First Mate 2, Lawn Rose 3. Won by four lengths. SECOND DAY. BLENHEIM, Thursday. The Marlborough Racing Club’s spring meeting was concluded to-day. Results:— Hurdles Handicap.—Yosami 1, Hatley 2, Lerida 3. Won easily by a length. Time, 8 27 1-5. High-weight Handicap.—King Try 1, Glentui 2. Jet De More 3. The winner led air the way. and won by half-a-length. Time. 1.21 2-5. Omaka Handicap.—Rawhetu 1, Kaiwaka 2, Curator 3. Won easily by two lengths. Time, 1.485. Dash Handicap.—Glen Spring 1, Overtime 2, Lady Paul 3. Time, 50 2-ss. Telegraph Handicap.—Te Rii and Shannon Lass (dead heat) 1, Walata 3. Time, 1.31 Malden Scurry.—Lady Paul 1, Bridesmaid 2, Morisco 3. Time, 1.5. Welter Handicap.—Glen 1, Glen Spring 2, King Try 3. Time, 1.18 4-5.

C.J.C. HANDICAPS. CHRISTCHURCH, Thursday. Ib connection with the Canterbury

Jockey Club’s spring meeting the following handicaps have been declared:— Stewards' Handicap of 125osovs. six fnrlongs.—Bobrlkoff 9.8. Gold Crest 9.8, Penates 9.4, Los Angelos 9.0, Provocation 8.10, Kangipapa 8.8, Flitaway 8.5, Elysian 8.5, North-East 8.4, Gold Lace 8.4, Nautlform 8.2, Sir Frisco 8.2, St. BUI 8.2, Broadsword 8.0, Maori King 8.0, Bollln 7.13. Theodore 7.10, Bonny Glen 7.10, Gold Thread 7.10, Mon Ami 7.10, Gipsy Belle 7.10, Xylophone 7.10, Effort 7.8. Nyland 7.7, Federal 7.7, Sweet Angelas 7.5, Sharpshooter 7.4, Paybeam 7.4, Ilarita 7.4, Chanteuse 7.3, Miss Mischief 7.3, Longner 7.3. Rose Noble 7.3, Expansion 7.2, Turbine 7.1, Conteudent 7.0, Perle d'Or 6.13, Zemlia 6.13, Ormulu 6.13, Kilindini 6.12, Balaclava 6.11, Truganinl 6.10, Cronstadt 6.10. Multiple 6.10, Lady Orixoin 6.10, Mundic 6.10, Passion 6.9. Valdimar 6.9, Fasnakyle 6.9, Iney 6.9, Wet Day 6.7, Hermla 6.7, Gunboat 6.7. St. Felix 6.7, Eaglestone 6.7, Ingoda 6.7, Walata 6.7, Ukraine 6.7, Curator 6.7.

AUSTRAIIAN RACING. AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB’S SPRING MEETING. SYDNEY. October 4. The Australian Jockey Club’s Spring Meeting was continued to-day at Randwick, in fine weather. Provocation was saddled up to contest the New Stakes, a race run over nine furlongs. He flattered the hopes of his admirers for some time, but wound up in third place. The defeat of the New Zealand colt was one of the disappointments of the afternoon. The field for the Metropolitan Stakes numbered 26. In an interesting finish, Maltine scored a victory from Olivaster. Prior to the race, Mr. R. G. Casey, of Melbourne, purchased Olivaster for lOOOgns. The following are the details of the racing:— THE SHORTS, a handicap sweepstake of lOsovs each, with 500sovs added. Six furlongs. Mr. W. Fletcher’s blk m Plush, syrs, by Havoc —Velvet 1 Mr. J. O’Keefe’s blk h Bright Steel .... 2 Mr. L. Skelton’s b h Haco 3 Nineteen horses started. Plush was in a good position all through, and, shooting to the front in the straight, he drew away and won by two lengths. Time, 1.13. THE NEW STAKES, a sweepstake of lOsovs each, with 600sovs added. For three-year-olds. Special weights, with penalties. One mile and a furlong. Mr. J. A. Mayo’s b c Sequarious, by Sequence—Splatter, 8.5 _• 1 Mr. Joseph Brown’s ch c Patronatus, 8.5 2 Mr. W. E. Bid will’s b c Provocation, 8.5 3 Eisht horses started. Provocation was first away, followed by Brookong and Sheen. At the seven-furlong post Brookong headed Provocation, and he led the New Zealand colt and Patronatus to the half-mile post. Provocation was first to make the turn, but Patronatus led into the straight, followed by Provocation, Sheen, and Golden City. At the distance, Sequarious dashed up unexpectedly, and, settling his opponents, drew away and won a good race by a length, two lengths separating Patronatus and Provocation. Time, 1.54. THE METROPOLITAN, a handicap sweepstake of 20sovs each, with 3000sovs added: the owner of the second horse to receive 500sovs and the owner of the third horse 250sovs from the prize. One mile and a-half.

Mr. John S. Brunston’s ch in Maltine, syrs, by Maltster —Loch Lava, 8.4 (Osborne) * Mr. A. E. Colley’s b h Olivaster, syrs, by Palmer—Olive, 7.7 (Lamond) 2 Mr. W. E. White’s Golden Slipper, 4yrs, by Multiform —Aura, 7.8 (Hickey) .... 3

Also started: Lord Nolan, Blue Book, Kyeadgerie. King’s Cross, Togo, Son of the Marsh, Blue Garments, Eric, Legation, Vavasor Alias. Flavinius, Didus, Monobei, Ngaruhoe, Kerlie, Danilo, Flint, Rocklight, Black Prince, Footpad, Dito, Flavel, Gidyea, Hayfield. Britain, Black Range. From a good start the first one to show out was Maltine, followed by Hayfield, Didus, Lord Nolan, Monobei, and Golden Slipper. Before reaching the mile post Hayfield took the lead from Gidyea. Maltine and Golden Slipper being most prominent of the others. Hayfield was still leading at the six-furlong post, with Gidyea second, Kerlie. Maltine. and Golden Slipper following. At the half-mile post Hayfield and Kerlie were together, with Gidyea and Golden Slipper in close attendance. Golden Slipper went to the front at the three-fur-long post, followed by Olivaster and Kerlie, The field was bunched well up. Golden Slipper and Olivaster entered the straight on terms, Kerlie, Flavinins. and Maltine following in that order. Golden Slipper held command at the distance, Olivaster, Maltine. and Flavinius coming fast. Then ensued an exciting finish. Maltine fought it out with great gameneas, and, drawing away from her opponents, she won by a length from Olivaster, who in turn was half-a-length in advance of Golden Slipper. Thue, 2.335. THE FIRST STEEPLECHASE, a handicap sweepstake of Usovs each, with 300sovs added. About two miles and a-half. Mr. E. Manifold’s ch g Squirm, aged by Coil —Cretonne, 10.8 . 1 Mr. E. Kelly's b g Saverne. 10.8 2 Mr. A. F. Douglas’ ch g Bullworth, 10.12 3 Of the six starters only three finished the course. Seymour was prominent to the last obstacle, when he fell. Squirm won In a canter by seven lengths from Saverne. Time, 5.48.

THE BREEDERS’ PLATE, a sweepstake of 2090V8 each, with 1500sovs added: the owner of the second horse to receive 3Uosovs and the owner of the third horse lOOsovs from the prise. For two-year-olds. Special weights, with penalties. Five furlongs. Mr. E. Eastern’s ch f Desert Rose, by Malster—Mangosteen, 8.0 1 Mr. William T. Mate’s b c Gigandra, 8.5 2 Mr. F. Williams’ br g Precious, 8.5 .... 3 Twenty-two horses started. Desert Rose, Gigandra, and Precious were in the front rank throughout. Precious showed the way into the straight. In the run home Desert Rose and Gigandra shot up to the leader, and In a fine finish Desert Rose won by half-a-neck. Gigandra was a length and a-half in advance of Precious. Time, I.ls. THE SQUATTERS’ HANDICAP, a handicap sweepstake of Bsovs each, with 400sovs added. One mile and a-quarter. Mr. T. F. Scully’s b or blk g Loyal Blue, syrs. by True Blue—Glenetta. 7.7 .... 1 Mr. Wm. Brown’s gr nt Grey Plume. 7.0 2 Mr. Hunter White's blk g Black Buck, 7.5 3 Twenty-one horses started. Loyal Blue won by a length. Time, 2.8. SYDNEY, October 6. The Australian Jockey Club’s Spring Meeting was continued to-day at Rand wick, in fine weather. The following are the details of the racing:— Second Hurdle Race, about two miles and a-half. —Loadstar 1, Winsign 21, Golden Brown 3. Twelve horses started. Loadstar won easily by three lengths. Kairoma was prominent in the early part of the race, but faded into the ruck, and eventually finished last. Time, 4.45. THE CRAVEN PLATE, a sweepstakes of lOsovs each, with lOOOsovs added; the owner of the second horse to receive 200sovs, and the owner of the third horse lOOsovs from the prize. For three-year-olds and unwards. One mile and aquarter. Mr J. S. Brunton's ch m Maltine, syrs, by Maltster—Loeb Lava. 8.3 1 Mr J. C. Williamson’s ch h Blue Rook. syrs, by True Blue—Lady Marv. 9.4 . . 2 Mr C. Jeffries’ b h Parsee, 4yrs. by Metal —Pona, 8.0 3 Eighteen horses started. Provocation. Golden Slipper, and Maranui were included amongst the non-starters. As they dashed under the barrier Lord Nolan took charge, followed by Maltine, Hyman. Hoax, and Parsee, with Mountain King last. There was little change till the half-mile post was reached, where Hoax joined Lord Nolan, that pair being clear of Maltine. with Parsee, Hyman, and Montcalm next. Rounding the turn Hoax dropped back, and Maltine joined Lord Nolan. Reaching the half-distance Blue Book and Parsee dashed up. and a great finish was witnessed. Maltine fought it right out. and won by a neck from Blue Book, who in turn was three-quarters of a length in advance of Parsee. (No time cabled). Suburban Handicap, one mile. -Mnndoie. 7.11, 1: Rose Allie. 7.7. 2; War Bee, 7.3, 3. Sixteen horses started. Rose Allie led to the half-distance, where Muudoie shot to the front, and. coming away, won by two lengths. Time. 1.391. Granthan Stakes, one mile..—Grist 1, Danilo 2, Patronatus 3. Ten horses started. Doon Lassie showed the way for half amile, Grist and Wyealla following. Grist then went to the front and established a good lead, and was never overhauled. Danilo, finishing fast, got to within half a length of the winner, with Patronatus two lengths away, third. Time. 1.40. Gimcrack Stakes, four furlongs and ahalf. —Gigandra 1. Precious 2, Sylvander 3. Twenty-two horses started. Precious made the running well into the straight, where Gigandra drew level, and, getting the best of it nt the half-distance, he camp on and won comfortably by two lengths. Time. 555. Sydney Handicap, one mile and a-half.— Vavasor,* 7.12, 1; Britain, 6.12. 2; Orange. 7.0. 3. Fifteen horses started. Vavasor won by a length. Time, 2.34 A. SYDNEY, October 9. The Australian Jockey Club’s Spring Meeting was concluded to-day at Randwick. The weather was fine, and the course was in fast order. Results: — Highwelght Handicap of 300 sovs., 6 fur.: Flavinius 1. Achillean 2. Plush 3.. Waverley Handicap of 500 sovs., IJm.: Eric 1. Pharos 2, Yabba Gabba 3. Dowling Steeplechase of 400 sovs.. about 3 miles: Squirm 1. Saverne 2. Heathen 3. Members’ Handicap, 500sovs.; one mile and a furlong (for three-year-olds).—Sheen 1. Hayfield 2, Lady San 3. Rand wick Plate, of lOOOsovs; 2 miles.— Trafalgar 1. Lord Nolan 2, Vavasor 3. Final Handicap of 300 sovs.. miles: Son of the Marsh 1; Grey Plume 2; Alias 3.